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IBA promises transparency at women's world championship

IBA promises transparency at women's world championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The IBA has also welcomed the presence of an IOC monitoring group, which would "see first-hand IBA's best practices regarding technical and competitions rules, specifically its heralded bout review process," the federation said.

Rajya Sabha accepts Vijay Mallya's fresh resignation

Rajya Sabha accepts Vijay Mallya's fresh resignation

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's tenure in the Rajya Sabha came to an end on Wednesday with Chairman Hamid Ansari accepting his fresh resignation letter.

Bidhuri's Raj poll duty BJP's reward for spreading hatred, says Danish Ali

Bidhuri's Raj poll duty BJP's reward for spreading hatred, says Danish Ali

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ali also said he was hopeful that action would be taken by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Bidhuri in line with the traditions of the Lower House and the Constitution.

Deepak Parekh pitches for simpler corporate governance norms

Deepak Parekh pitches for simpler corporate governance norms

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Noted banker Deepak Parekh on Thursday pitched for simpler corporate governance norms that focus more on trust than just compliance, saying economics and ethics are not trade-offs but complementary. Behind each financial crisis there is a governance failure but it is the entire system that gets impacted, because an eruption of a corporate or financial crisis almost always means a tightening of rules and regulations and increased compliance for all, he said. The HDFC chairman, who was addressing a seminar on corporate governance organised by former Sebi chairman M Damodaran's advocacy Excellence Enablers in Mumbai, stressed that the ultimate objective should be that corporate governance systems must become simpler and not more complicated.

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave the way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.

Time for Blatter to go, says former FIFA official

Time for Blatter to go, says former FIFA official

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'The stigma that FIFA is a corrupt body has to be erased once and for all. One fears that will not happen until Sepp Blatter goes'

FIFA unable to protect itself now, says ex-investigator

FIFA unable to protect itself now, says ex-investigator

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

According to him, the US-led investigations into corruption at FIFA had pierced the veil of secrecy that protected football's top power-brokers and more dominoes could be expected, Stuff.co.nz reported.

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The home ministry's notice to Gandhi was sent in response to a complaint filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.

Meet the SEVEN confirmed candidates vying for FIFA presidency

Meet the SEVEN confirmed candidates vying for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In a statement, Zurich-based FIFA said the candidates proposed are: Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, Musa Hassan Bility, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino, Michel Platini, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale.

Effigy of 'Bad Guy' Blatter to go up in smoke

Effigy of 'Bad Guy' Blatter to go up in smoke

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A giant effigy of embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter will be set alight as part of the Bonfire Night celebrations of a small English town.

FIFA finance watchdog member arrested on corruption charges

FIFA finance watchdog member arrested on corruption charges

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

FIFA faces more embarrassment after a member of its financial watchdog was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering in the Cayman Islands.

Appellate panels soon to redress social media users' grievances: Centre to HC

Appellate panels soon to redress social media users' grievances: Centre to HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The submission was made before Justice Yashwant Varma who was hearing a batch of petitions concerning the suspension and deletion of accounts of several social media users, including Twitter users.

Deloitte flags 3 Adani Port transactions; contractor named in Hindenburg report

Deloitte flags 3 Adani Port transactions; contractor named in Hindenburg report

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Auditor Deloitte flagged three transactions, including recoveries from a contractor identified in the Hindenburg report, as it issued a qualified opinion on the accounts of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone.

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Alleging that the candidate vaccine was not safe, he has also sought cancelling approval for its testing, 'manufacture and distribution', failing which legal action would be taken.

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

World soccer's governing body FIFA on Tuesday lodged a criminal complaint over the "possible misconduct of individual persons" in connection with the awarding of hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Patanjali's COVID-19 drug a good thing but...: AYUSH minister

Patanjali's COVID-19 drug a good thing but...: AYUSH minister

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The minister said that his ministry will clear its stance on Patanjali's ayurvedic drugs after reviewing the report sent by it.

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA).

FIFA mess: England's 2018 World Cup bid criticised

FIFA mess: England's 2018 World Cup bid criticised

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

England was criticised by a FIFA ethics report on Thursday for over-indulging former powerbroker Jack Warner in its attempt to win the right to host the 2018 World Cup.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from Eto'o, the Cameroon Football Federation nor any immediate comment from Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, which organised the World Cup.

FIFA scandal: Platini says done 'nothing wrong' as appeal hearing starts

FIFA scandal: Platini says done 'nothing wrong' as appeal hearing starts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Michel Platini was banned for eight years in December along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter over a payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2 million) made to the Frenchman in 2011 by FIFA with Blatter's approval for work done a decade earlier.

British MP alleges 2018, 2022 WC bids 'completely corrupt'

British MP alleges 2018, 2022 WC bids 'completely corrupt'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A top lawmaker from England has revealed that the 2018 and 2022 World Cups bid is completely corrupt after allegations around the tournaments emerged.

Euro 2016: UEFA hands Russia suspended disqualification and fine

Euro 2016: UEFA hands Russia suspended disqualification and fine

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Russian national football team has been handed a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and a 150,000-euro ($168,300.00) fine after their fans were involved in violent clashes in Marseille, the governing body UEFA said on Tuesday.

Benzema banned by France over 'Valbuena' blackmail case

Benzema banned by France over 'Valbuena' blackmail case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the France team because of the blackmail case he is embroiled in, the president of the national football federation (FFF) said on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects Mallya's resignation

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects Mallya's resignation

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, is all set to be expelled from the Rajya Sabha as Chairman Hamid Ansari on Tuesday turned down his resignation on procedural grounds.

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

His message contained some defiance: he vowed to fight the ban, insisted he had done no wrong and hit out at those who had questioned his integrity and honesty.

GACs to have wider scope, will hear all types of grievance appeals

GACs to have wider scope, will hear all types of grievance appeals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

MeitY had stated there was a need to set up GACs as grievance officers hired by the platforms often did not address issues satisfactorily.

Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process

Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Indra Nooyi, the only female representative in the ICC's Board of Directors, has decided to recuse herself from the upcoming sale of its media rights process as she is also a member of potential digital rights bidder Amazon's board.

Nitish Kumar wins trust vote amid BJP walkout

Nitish Kumar wins trust vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Altogether 160 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion while no vote was cast against the same.

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

He also branded new FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, the former UEFA general secretary, a "traitor" for not standing by UEFA president Platini

CSA could sacrifice CEO Lorgat for India tour

CSA could sacrifice CEO Lorgat for India tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Prospects of the Indian cricket team touring South Africa at the end of this year brightened on Monday following assurances from CSA that it could suspend its CEO, Haroon Lorgat, from dealing with matters related to BCCI and the ICC pending an inquiry into allegations against him.

Lalu trying to poach NDA MLAs from jail, alleges Sushil Modi

Lalu trying to poach NDA MLAs from jail, alleges Sushil Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The former Deputy chief minister made the sensational assertion on his twitter handle, sharing a mobile number which, he claimed, Prasad was having access to despite serving sentences in fodder scam cases.

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

Subhash Chandra's net worth sinks below Rs 10 crore amid deluge of debt

Subhash Chandra's net worth sinks below Rs 10 crore amid deluge of debt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The reduction in value of Chandra's assets comes close on the heels of the group's debt burgeoning to over Rs 12,000 crore, much of which he had raised by pledging his shares to banks and mutual funds in his flagship company ZEEL after many of the groups infrastructure bets did not take off.

Platini says he has done nothing wrong in UEFA farewell speech

Platini says he has done nothing wrong in UEFA farewell speech

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Disgraced former UEFA president Michel Platini insisted he had done nothing wrong and said his conscience was clear as he gave a farewell speech to European soccer's governing body at their extraordinary Congress on Wednesday.

FIFA's Blatter is still being paid his salary despite ban

FIFA's Blatter is still being paid his salary despite ban

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

FIFA's Sepp Blatter may have been banned for eight years from the game but he is still receiving his president's salary from world soccer's governing body, a spokesman for FIFA's Audit and Compliance Committee told Reuters on Monday.

FIFA president hopefuls invited by ESPN for TV debate

FIFA president hopefuls invited by ESPN for TV debate

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

US sports television network ESPN has invited the five candidates in FIFA's presidential election to participate in a debate on the future of the crisis-hit governing body for world football.

Girl in hijab offers namaz in MP college, probe ordered

Girl in hijab offers namaz in MP college, probe ordered

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A memorandum demanding action was submitted to the varsity by the Hindu Jagran Manch after a video clip surfaced.

No 'irregularities' in 2006 World Cup bid win: German FA

No 'irregularities' in 2006 World Cup bid win: German FA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The German Football Association (DFB) has found no indication of wrongdoing in the process of winning the right to host 2006 World Cup, it said on Friday after an internal investigation was completed.